Sastojci (za oko 20 manjih kuglica): 500 ml voda, 4 g soli, 120 g palenta (kukuruzni griz), 200 g beli mladi sir, 1 kašika maslinovog ili neutralnog biljnog ulja, 80 g susama.
Priprema:
1. U šerpu sipati vodu i dodati so. Zagrevati do ključanja.
2. Smanjiti temperaturu na srednju (4) i uz stalno mešanje polako sipati palentu.
3. Kuvati 5–7 minuta, neprekidno mešajući, dok se ne dobije gusta i glatka masa koja se odvaja od ivica šerpe I bez grudvica.
4. Skloniti palentu sa vatre i prebaciti u širu posudu ili pleh u tankom sloju.
5. Ostaviti da se potpuno ohladi, najmanje 30 minuta. Palenta mora biti hladna kako se sir ne bi otopio i razvodnio smesu.
6. Beli mladi sir izgnječiti viljuškom ili rukama da postane ujednačen i bez velikih grudvica.
7. Ohlađenu palentu iseći na komade i dodati siru.
8. Rukama ili kašikom sjediniti dok se ne dobije kompaktna, mekana masa koja se lako oblikuje.
9. Susam sipati u suvi tiganj i kratko prepeći na srednjoj temperaturi (4) uz mešanje dok ne zamiriše i blago ne porumeni. Ostaviti da se prohladi.
10. Ruke blago premazati uljem.
Od smese uzimati količinu veličine oraha i oblikovati kuglice.
11. Svaku kuglicu uvaljati u prepečeni susam, lagano pritiskajući da se susam dobro zalepi.
12. Kuglice se mogu služiti odmah, na sobnoj temperaturi, ili kratko rashladiti u frižideru radi čvršće strukture.
Opis
Ove kuglice su jednostavno, domaće i veoma hranljivo jelo koje se može služiti kao toplo predjelo, lagana večera ili zdrava užina. Kombinacija palente i belog mladog sira daje prijatnu kremastu strukturu iznutra, dok prepečeni susam spolja dodaje aromu, blagu hrskavost i dodatnu nutritivnu vrednost. Recept je prirodan, bez aditiva, i lako se prilagođava različitim režimima ishrane.
Napomene i varijacije:
- Za čvršće kuglice može se dodati gusto kiselo mleko ili kisela pavlaka* u smesu.
- Ako je sir slan, količinu soli u palenti treba smanjiti ili potpuno izostaviti.
- Kuglice se mogu oblikovati i u male valjke ili pljosnate medaljone.
- Odlične su uz jogurt, kiselo mleko, lagani sos od pavlake i belog luka ili uz salatu od svežeg povrća.
Napomena za kiselu pavlaku:
Na ovu količinu sastojaka 2–3 kašike kisele pavlake (20–24% m.m.) su potpuno odgovarajuće.
Kako da biraš tačno?
- 2 kašike → kuglice čvršće, lakše za oblikovanje i pečenje ili prženje
- 3 kašike → kuglice mekše i sočnije iznutra
Mali saveti:
- Ako je beli sir vrlo vlažan, ostani na 2 kašike
- Ako je sir suvlji ili mrvičast, slobodno 3 kašike
- Kiselu pavlaku umešaj kad se palenta malo prohladi, da se smesa lepo poveže.
- Ovim odnosom smesa neće biti gnjecava niti suva, već baš kako treba za kuglice u susamu.
Zdravstveni benefiti
- Palenta je prirodno bez glutena i lako svarljiva - uglavnom, pogodna za osetljiv digestivni sistem.
- Beli mladi sir obezbeđuje visokokvalitetne proteine i kalcijum, važan za kosti i zube.
- Susam je bogat zdravim mastima, antioksidansima i mineralima, posebno kalcijumom i gvožđem.
- Ovo jelo daje dobar balans energije i sitosti bez teških sastojaka.
Ingredients (for about 20 smaller balls): 500 ml water, 4 g salt, 120 g polenta (corn grits), 200 g queso fresco cheese, 1 tablespoon olive or neutral vegetable oil, 80 g sesame seeds.
Preparation:
1. Pour water into a saucepan and add salt. Heat until boiling.
2. Reduce heat to medium (4) and slowly pour in the polenta, stirring constantly.
3. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick and smooth mass is obtained that separates from the edges of the saucepan and without lumps.
4. Remove the polenta from the heat and transfer to a wider bowl or baking sheet in a thin layer.
5. Leave to cool completely, at least 30 minutes. The polenta must be cold so that the cheese does not melt and dilute the mixture.
6. Mash the queso fresco cheese with a fork or your hands until it is smooth and free of large lumps.
7. Cut the cooled polenta into pieces and add to the cheese.
8. Mix with your hands or a spoon until you have a compact, soft mass that is easy to shape.
9. Pour the sesame seeds into a dry frying pan and toast briefly over medium heat (4), stirring until fragrant and lightly browned. Leave to cool.
10. Lightly coat your hands with oil.
Take a walnut-sized amount of the mixture and shape into balls.
11. Roll each ball in the toasted sesame seeds, pressing lightly so that the sesame seeds stick well.
12. The balls can be served immediately, at room temperature, or briefly cooled in the refrigerator for a firmer structure.
Description
These balls are a simple, homemade and very nutritious dish that can be served as a warm appetizer, a light dinner or a healthy snack. The combination of polenta and queso fresco cheese gives a pleasant creamy structure on the inside, while toasted sesame on the outside adds aroma, slight crunch and additional nutritional value. The recipe is natural, without additives, and is easily adapted to different dietary regimes.
Notes and variations:
- For firmer balls, thick sour milk or sour cream* can be added to the mixture.
- If the cheese is salty, the amount of salt in the polenta should be reduced or completely omitted.
- Balls can also be shaped into small cylinders or flat medallions.
- They are excellent with yogurt, sour milk, light cream and garlic sauce, or with fresh vegetable salad.
Note for sour cream:
For this amount of ingredients, 2–3 tablespoons of sour cream (20–24% m.m.) are completely adequate.
How to choose exactly?
- 2 spoons → harder balls, easier to shape and bake or fry
- 3 spoons → balls softer and juicier inside
Small tips:
- If the white cheese is very moist, stay at 2 tablespoons
- If the cheese is drier or crumbly, feel free to use 3 tablespoons
- Stir in the sour cream when the polenta cools down a bit, so that the mixture comes together nicely.
With this ratio, the mixture will not be gooey or dry, but just as it should be for balls in sesame.
Health benefits
- Polenta is naturally gluten-free and easily digestible - mainly, suitable for a sensitive digestive system.
- White young cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium, important for bones and teeth.
- Sesame is rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and minerals, especially calcium and iron.
- This dish provides a good balance of energy and satiety without heavy ingredients.
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